This is one of the more successful marine education programs around – here’s more from Shann: The fourth class of San Juan County/WSU Beach Watchers (click here for the Big Picture) graduated May 21 after attending 100 hours of classroom training and field experience about the San Juan County marine and watershed environment. Extension Director  Continue Reading

Seems to me that the islander with the most interesting cars around here is my friend Kevin Roth… I was able to shoot a driveby of him waiting for the ferry the other day, with a 1927 Model T that he got running. It’s the only one I have ever seen with something resembling a  Continue Reading

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. Dale Carnegie

A familiar face on the island (and at the Library & Senior Center), Lola moved to the island in 2000, but seemed like she’d been here for much longer, because she did so much for the community. Her daughter Becki dropped off this writeup to celebrate her passing last week: Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Lola  Continue Reading

John Sinclair invites you to drop by on Saturday to check out the new photography at Concepia, Your Center for Creativity, 232 A St #7, 378-FOTO. The show features Danielle Dean Palmer: Sea Series + Two New Collections of Work, and runs from May 30th – July 10th. He says the doors open at 2pm,  Continue Reading

The seventh running of the San Juan Marathon/Half Marathon is set for next week on the 7th…here’s more from Paul Hopkins at the Fitness Club: Despite the current economic situation, the Kings San Juan Island Marathon and Half Marathon is yielding healthy numbers, at least as far as early registrations go.  Event organizers report that  Continue Reading

It’s that time of year – we have all our local graduation ceremonies coming up, and all those others off-island as well –  that we go to to support our friends who are wrapping up their academic careers. One of the best I’ve read in this season of speeches was the one Paul Hawken presented  Continue Reading

It’s that time of year – we have all our local graduation ceremonies coming up, and all those others off-island as well –  that we go to to support our friends who are wrapping up their academic careers. One of the best I’ve read in this season of speeches was the one Paul Hawken presented  Continue Reading

Forgiveness is letting go of all hope of a better past. Anne Lamott

Anna Maria at Harrison House/Tucker House has an announcement about a new business she & her friend Erin have going: Healthy, wholesome and organic meals and treats for the four-legged friend in your life Mollie’s Meals and Treats produces handmade biscuits, bagels and raw food for dogs.  We source fresh ingredients from area farms around  Continue Reading